Ryan Kottenstette

Ryan Kottenstette is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor known for his focus on developing new businesses that utilize cutting-edge technologies to disrupt traditional industries. Currently serving as the CEO of Cape Analytics, Ryan leads the mission to revolutionize the understanding of the built environment through advanced technologies like computer vision, AI, and machine learning. Cape Analytics delivers a comprehensive database of property attributes that aids in assessing risk and value on a large scale. With a background in engineering from Santa Clara University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Ryan has made significant early-stage investments in technology companies that harness computer vision and AI to tackle industry challenges. Notable investments include Blue River Technology, specializing in computer vision and robotics for agriculture, later acquired by John Deere, and Berkshire Grey, focused on computer vision and robotics for material handling applications.